The Cross River Government has withdrawn the disputed 32 hectares of cocoa plots, earlier ceded to one Ogar Assam’s family at Abonita Cocoa Estate in Etung Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The withdrawal is contained in a letter, dated January 17, 2024, by the Director, Agric...
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A Catholic Priest and Gospel artist, Rev. Fr. Benedict Onyemechalu says driving is a channel of his creative birthing and he receives inspiration for his songs when he is behind the wheel. The musician, who is popularly known in music circle as FadaBen, disclosed the source of...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will deploy no fewer than 4,000 personnel for the conduct of Saturday’s re-run polls and by-election for the State and Federal Constituencies in Kaduna State. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of INEC in Kaduna State, Malam Aminu Idris, disclosed in...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – Following the conclusion of conclusion of the post- 2023 elections litigations and court processes in Rivers state, investors who had been hesitant about bringing their time and resources into the State business environment have been called upon to now go ahead. The Mayor...
A 37-year old widow, Mrs Chinenye Okonkwo, has appealed to the Anambra State Government and human rights organisations to assist her in recovering her late husband’s property from his siblings. At a news conference in Awka on Saturday, Okonkwo said her late husband’s siblings encroached on their land,...
The Lokoja Metropolis went agog on Saturday as Alhaji Usman Ododo took over the mantle of leadership from Yahaya Bello as Governor of Kogi. Ododo and Joel Salifu were sworn in as Kogi Governor and Deputy Governor by the state’s Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Majebi. The Muhammadu Buhari...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed confidence of President Bola Tinubu led administration on the ability of the newly inaugurated Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi, to deliver good governance in the state. Shettima spoke during the inauguration of Ododo at the Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja. The News Agency...
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has ordered troops of the 3 Division, Nigerian Army, and the Joint Task Force Operation Safe Haven, to adopt more aggressive posture against terrorists. Lagbaja gave the directive on Saturday while addressing troops during his operational tour to Plateau,...
A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Abiodun Faleke, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the administration of President Bola Tinubu in its efforts to reposition the economy. Faleke (APC-Ikeja) made the appeal while addressing his constituents at a town hall meeting on Saturday...
President Bola Tinubu has been urged to appoint his long-term political ally, Chief Amos Gizo, to replace former Labour Minister, Simon Lalong, to fill Plateau’s vacant ministerial slot. Plateau Progressive Movement (PPM), a political group within the All Progressives Congress (APC) fold in Plateau, made the call in...
The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, on Saturday, ordered the arrest of some persons trading on the completed section of the Aba axis of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, still undergoing rehabilitation. Umahi, who was in Aba to inspect the project, directed the security operatives attached to his...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) is set to begin physical verification of selected Federal Government capital projects valued N2.9 trillion across the six geo-political zones of the country. Executive Chairman of the commission, Victor Muruako, made this known in a statement by Bede Anyanwu,...
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – Osun State Government has tendered unreserved apologies to the Ogun State chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) for the reported unruly conduct of some security men at the Joga-Orile chieftaincy event. Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, gave...
By PAUL ADAJI, Abuja – National Orientation Agency (NOA), is to partner the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in its key programmes aimed at reviving the country’s reputation for socio-political and economic advancement. Director-General of the NOA, Mr. Lanre Issa-Onilu, made this known when the President of...
Former governor of Cross River, Mr Donald Duke, has said natural gas can become stimulant to industries nationwide, if the Federal Government subsidises the cost and makes it more available and affordable to consumers. Duke gave the advice at the 43rd Pre-Convocation Lecture of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)...
By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI, Asaba – The ancient city of Agbor, Delta state, Nigeria, on Thursday January 25, 2023, came alive as Agbor Community Union (ACU), led by its President General and members of the Executive notable amongst were Chiefs from the Royal Palace of the DIEN of Agbor Kingdom,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja No fewer than 191 staff across all Secretariat, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have been honoured in the 4th edition of FCT staff award and recognition for their outstanding performance. At the occasion, the Administration pledged its commitment to...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Friday, commissioned two projects executed by Maiduguri Metropolitan Local Council. The projects include a 20-bed capacity maternity clinic and a computer center to enhance digital literacy. The digital center, named after Governor Zulum, was equipped with...
By DOMINIC AKPENSUEN, Jalingo- The troops of 6 Brigade, Jalingo, Friday night engaged in a fierce battle with bandits in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba, and recovered some weapons in the process. The Public Relations Officer of the brigade, Lt. Olabodunde Oni, disclosure this in a statement on...
The Federal Government has commenced allocation of affordable houses to Nigerians, an official has confirmed. Mr Martin Gyado, the Federal Controller of Housing in charge of Adamawa, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Yola. He said that President Bola...